Removal of Sand and Gravel Act (Cap. 203). Country/Territory Seychelles Document type Legislation Date 1982 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Laws of Seychelles, Chapter 203, revised edition 1991, pp. 1-7. Subject Land & soil Keyword Public land Soil conservation/soil improvement Erosion Authorization/permit Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Small Island Developing States Abstract This Act prohibits the abstraction of any sand or gravel or removal of abstracted sand or gravel without an abstraction licence to be by the Controller of Sands. The Act also provides for the appointment of the Controller of sands, for powers of the Minister, the Controller of Sands and authorized officers, for appeal with the Minister against decisions of the Controller of Sands and prescribes offences and penalties. Full text English Website www.seylii.org